Factsheet

Platforms

  • Switch → Jun. 21, 2018
  • PS4 → Feb. 19, 2019
  • PC → Apr. 3, 2020

Website

henchmangoon.com

Press requests

press[at]henchmangoon.com

Social Media

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The story of a little rock helping a fallen star find its way home

As they travel through the insides of a mysterious and magical mountain, Bulder and Glo breathe life into an ancient sleeping world and explore the ruins of a long lost civilization with their unique talents and abilities. Only by helping each other can these unlikely adventure companions solve the ancient puzzles that open the secret passageways up the caverns of Mount Fjellheim.

Pode is a co-op puzzle exploration game built around the themes of friendship and cooperation, with a strong emphasis on positive actions, relaxing atmosphere and beautiful art inspired by Norwegian culture.

Features

Exploration — Discover a beautiful and ancient cave system and uncover its secrets.

Puzzles — Solve puzzles, riddles and mysteries. Combine the two character’s special abilities to overcome obstacles.

Co-op or single player — Share the experience with a friend, or enjoy playing it by yourself.

Unique art style — Enjoy a world inspired by Norwegian art and nature.

VIDEOS

PS4 trailer

Screenshots

Awards

  • Best Art – Nordic Game Awards (2019)
  • Best Art – Spillprisen (2018)
  • Best Audio – Spillprisen (2018)
  • Best Fun For Everyone – Spillprisen (2018)
  • Best Casual Game – GCDA (2018)
  • Winner of Unity 3D Game Art Challenge (2018)
  • Nominated for GCDA Best Quality of Art (2018)
  • Nominated for GCDA People's Choice Award (2018)

Reviews

  • "An incredibly positive and uplifting experience"Gaming Trend
  • "A feel-good co-op adventure that works great on the Switch"Destructoid
  • "Offers a display of unique and striking splendour from the get-go"Nintendolife
  • "Pode is a puzzle game worth checking out"Gaming Nexus

Credits

  • Yngvill Hopen
  • ↳ Creator & director


  • Morten Formo
  • ↳ Lead programmer


  • Henrik Mowatt Haugland
  • ↳ Lead game designer, animator & programmer


  • Lars Øyvind Marcussen
  • ↳ Lead 3D Artist & animator


  • Steffen Øie
  • ↳ 2D/technical Artist, UI designer & Programmer


  • Linn Sovig
  • ↳ Producer


  • Markus Eikemo Sørensen
  • ↳ 2D/3D/technical/environment artist


  • Magnus Grønningen
  • ↳ Game designer


  • Bendik Høydahl
  • ↳ Audio designer


  • Austin Wintory
  • ↳ Composer